Which of the following best describes a common means by which metropolitan areas can gain access to basic services, and explains why this approach is not always successful? A. Some cities bring the surrounding suburbs within their boundaries (annexation)and provide city services, but suburbs often resist this approach.
B. Smaller counties contract with larger counties for needed services. However, the smaller county usually has to raise taxes to pay for these services.
C. Some suburbs merge together to create a large municipal entity which can provide services. These large entities are poorly governed.
D. Metropolitan areas pool funds and create special districts to provide local services. It is difficult to determine the boundaries of these special districts.